“If you get AIDS… You have to endure it alone”: Understanding the social constructions of HIV/AIDS in China

Zhou, Yanqiu

doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2007.03.031

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“…These results were similar to those in studies of other societies in two ways: (a) difficulties coping with the diagnosis of HIV and (b) fear and its effect on the PLWH (Cao, Sullivan, Xu, & Wu, 2006;Duffy, 2005;Greeff et al, 2008;Petros, Airhihenbuwa, Simbayi, Ramlagan, & Brown, 2006;Skinner & Mfecane, 2004;Van Dyk & Van Dyk, 2003;Zhou, 2007). However, considering their cultural and social backgrounds, people's beliefs and notions about these factors were different in different regions.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 86%

“…In the context of HIV, studies have shown that stigma and discrimination variously influence prevention and access to treatment and care programs (Naidoo et al, 2007;Zhou, 2007). Similar to these results, Skinner and Mfecane (2004) reported that fear of discrimination limited people's willingness to disclose their status, even to potential sources of support such as family and friends.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 72%

“…As the results of other studies illustrate, this problem was a potential source of anxiety for most people facing a diagnosis of HIV (Gaskins, 2006;Kemppainen et al, 2006;Myer et al, 2008;Preau, Bouhnik, Roussiau, Lert, & Spire, 2008;Serovich & Mosack, 2003;Zhou, 2007). Although sexual partners, health care providers, and people having close relationships with PLWH should probably be informed, revealing the infection to others always created discomfort (Smeltzer et al, 2007).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Voluntary HIV testing is an important component of comprehensive HIV prevention and treatment programs (Evian, 2000;Fabiani et al, 2007;Kawichai et al, 2005), but psychological challenges can affect when and how people decide to be tested. Whatever the outcome, HIV test results can change the entire context of an individual's life (Lorenzo, 1997;Zhou, 2007).…”

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Coming to Terms With a Diagnosis of HIV in Iran: A Phenomenological Study

Mohammadpour¹,

Yekta²,

Nasrabadi³

et al. 2009

Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care

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The number of people living with HIV (PLWH) has increased in all Asian regions, including Iran. Discovering that one has any serious illness can be a traumatic experience, but coming to terms with an HIV diagnosis is made more difficult by social constructs and negative reactions to the infection. This interpretative phenomenological study was carried out to understand and describe the lived experience of HIV-infected Iranians during the period immediately following an HIV diagnosis. Audiotaped in-depth semistructured interviews with 13 participants were used to collect data, which were analyzed with critical hermeneutics. Two main themes emerged: (a) doubt and delay in coming to terms with the diagnosis and (b) testing and its associated impacts. Nine subthemes were also found. Many challenges face people who need to determine their HIV status, and these are compounded by the sociocultural context found in Iran. Iran needs more education, counseling, testing facilities, and support programs to encourage people to get tested for HIV and to help them deal with a positive test result.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

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Coming to Terms With a Diagnosis of HIV in Iran: A Phenomenological Study

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Yekta²,

Nasrabadi³

et al. 2009

Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care

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“…The only closure available to Yohlua is through a God that is 'not blind' and that will 'help' when no others will, which, I suggest, is a thin and unsatisfactory compensation for what he really wants, which is community acceptance. For Yohlua, living in HIV-land is not about the drugs and the technologies of treatment taking over, but rather about coping with the consequences of partial, incomplete care for ODHA that only offers medications in some contexts, and that does not take social contexts and considerations into account except in the most superficial ways (see also Zhou 2007). For Yohlua, living in HIV-land means that shunning and ostracism is absolute.…”

Section: Case Study Yohlua: 'I Am Horribly Tormented In My Soul'mentioning

confidence: 99%

From 'Stone-Age' to 'Real-Time': Exploring Papuan Temporalities, Mobilities and Religiosities

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Online health information seeking, health anxiety and cyberchondria among men who engage in sexual risk taking: The mediating role of medical consultation about HIV/AIDS

Guo,

Wang,

2024

Community & Applied Soc Psy

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The rapid development of electronic communication technology has brought about a revolutionary transformation in health information seeking and medical consultation. Beyond traditional avenues like seeking assistance from doctors in hospitals, individuals now have the option to engage in online medical consultations, enhancing their ability to manage routine health effectively. However, an overreliance on online medical consultations driven by heightened health anxiety may contribute to the surge in online health information inquiries, a phenomenon positively associated with the emergence of cyberchondria. In the context of China, where HIV/AIDS is socially stigmatised, cyberchondria related to HIV infection becomes particularly noteworthy. This study delves into the potential consequences of online health information seeking (OHIS) with a specific focus on Kongai BBS, a platform catering for individuals with a fear of AIDS. Our research collected data from 309 male users actively participating in the BBS, who had engaged in high‐risk sexual behaviours in the past 6 months. Applying structural equation modelling (SEM), this study examines the intricate relationships between OHIS, health anxiety, online and offline medical consultations, and cyberchondria. The results indicate that online medical consultation serves as a mediator in the relationship between OHIS and cyberchondria, whereas offline medical consultation does not significantly impact this relationship. These findings contribute valuable insights into the interactive dynamics between online and offline medical consultations, offering practical implications for the prevention of HIV infection in China. Please refer to the Supplementary Material section to find this article's Community and Social Impact Statement.

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“If you get AIDS… You have to endure it alone”: Understanding the social constructions of HIV/AIDS in China

Cited by 84 publications

References 17 publications

Coming to Terms With a Diagnosis of HIV in Iran: A Phenomenological Study

Coming to Terms With a Diagnosis of HIV in Iran: A Phenomenological Study

From 'Stone-Age' to 'Real-Time': Exploring Papuan Temporalities, Mobilities and Religiosities

Online health information seeking, health anxiety and cyberchondria among men who engage in sexual risk taking: The mediating role of medical consultation about HIV/AIDS

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